Handmade & Heartwarming

Nov 28, 2014

Gatlinburg Cabins to Gatlinburg Crafts

Visitors to Cabins in Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Mountains have been frequenting this Appalachian gem for decades, The Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community commonly referred to as the Glades Art community is home to the nation's largest organization of independent artisans. As guests at Heartland Cabin Rentals check in, we always suggest that visitors make time to tour this beautiful community. If you are a connoisseur of arts and crafts you could literally spend an entire week visiting shops. The artists are so amazing in their talent as well as their commitment to customer service.

Whether you are visiting at the Winter Holidays i.e. Christmas New year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day or Presidents day and holidays or at the peak of the summer months, these artisans are constantly creating one of a kind beautiful crafts that make the best gifts for friends and family. Every kind of art Imaginable including whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve to create original collectibles such as candles, baskets, quilts, brooms, pottery, jewelry, dolls, ceramics, scrimshaw, silver smithing, leather crafts, stained glass, wearable fashions, fine photography, frameable art, oils & watercolors,

The 8-mile Arts and Crafts Loop starts on Glades rod along Route 321, and continues to where visitors turn right on Buckhorn Road there are literally dozens and dozens of shops to choose from.

Visitors need to make sure that they have enough strength to shop and not drop, there are many fine eating establishments in the glades Craft community. A Local Highland favorite is

ALEWINE POTTERY

Excellence in fine arts & crafts—offering a wide variety of artists’ work in 2D & 3D mediums. Andrea specializes in watercolor botanicals and etchings--receiving regional, national & international awards. Member of Southern Highland Craft Guild. Located in Hemlock Village at the intersection of Glades Rd and Buckhorn Rd. 865-430-8951

BRANDYWINE POTTERYInfluential artist Brandy Ward creates functional pottery inspired by the forests of the Smokies. Each piece is hand thrown and our glazes are airbrushed to create one of a kind works of art. New Location 220 Buckhorn Rd. Open year round 865-436-2800

Doug Shanks

By Doug Shanks a Smoky Mountain blogger and writes about things to do in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley, and Sevierville, Tennessee. Area interests include hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, shopping, and family fun.